Unit Summary: Often students are intimidated by a foreign language course, due to the unfamiliar sounds, grammar, and pronunciation. This unit demonstrates how to alleviate some of the anxiety by providing a fun and easy introduction to Spanish I. Utilizing activities, technology, and games, this unit develops a foundation for a stimulating learning experience for all first-time Spanish learners by beginning at the beginning – with basic vocabulary and present tense verbs with -ar endings.
Grade Level /Subject:Spanish 1, Grades 6-12 (activities offer ideas for differentiation among grades)
Technology Integration:
The teacher will introduce –ar verbs by presenting video on how to establish the endings of –ar verbs.
As each vocabulary lesson is introduced, students will also create their own virtual flashcards using Flashcard Machine transitioning the vocabulary list to flashcards using words, images or symbols of their choosing. Students will also maintain their virtual flashcards throughout the term. The first vocabulary lesson introduces personal pronouns and hablar (to speak), as shown in the video.
Writing is an integral part of learning a foreign language and students will immediately begin writing by creating his or her own internet blog. Students can record details about their lives, and what he or she is learning in class, his or her favorite foods, or other information as their vocabulary increases. Students edit this blog throughout the term, and the blog can be adjusted for grade level by limiting number of entries (1 per week, 1 biweekly, 25 over a full term, etc.) and the number of words required per blog.
At the end of the term, the teacher will play the Jeopardy Powerpoint with the students to assess their mastery of the vocabulary and conjugating present tense –ar verbs.
Unit Summary:
Often students are intimidated by a foreign language course, due to the unfamiliar sounds, grammar, and pronunciation. This unit demonstrates how to alleviate some of the anxiety by providing a fun and easy introduction to Spanish I. Utilizing activities, technology, and games, this unit develops a foundation for a stimulating learning experience for all first-time Spanish learners by beginning at the beginning – with basic vocabulary and present tense verbs with -ar endings.
Grade Level /Subject:Spanish 1, Grades 6-12 (activities offer ideas for differentiation among grades)
Technology Integration:
The teacher will introduce –ar verbs by presenting video on how to establish the endings of –ar verbs.As each vocabulary lesson is introduced, students will also create their own virtual flashcards using Flashcard Machine transitioning the vocabulary list to flashcards using words, images or symbols of their choosing. Students will also maintain their virtual flashcards throughout the term. The first vocabulary lesson introduces personal pronouns and hablar (to speak), as shown in the video.
Writing is an integral part of learning a foreign language and students will immediately begin writing by creating his or her own internet blog. Students can record details about their lives, and what he or she is learning in class, his or her favorite foods, or other information as their vocabulary increases. Students edit this blog throughout the term, and the blog can be adjusted for grade level by limiting number of entries (1 per week, 1 biweekly, 25 over a full term, etc.) and the number of words required per blog.
At the end of the term, the teacher will play the Jeopardy Powerpoint with the students to assess their mastery of the vocabulary and conjugating present tense –ar verbs.
Resources:
English/Spanish Online Dictionary
Fun Spanish Learning Games
Spanish Teachers' Forum
Flashcard Machine
Jeopardy Game:
How to Conjugate -AR Verbs Video:
Blank Conjugation Song:
One Semester of Spanish Love Song: